Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is delighted to have kept Anthony Martial from Paris Saint-Germain — because he reckons the Frenchman can reach the heights of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Martial’s stunning goal in Saturday’s 3-0 demolition of Fulham was his 11th of the season.

It followed the new five-year deal he signed last month to snub interest from French champions PSG, who visit Old Trafford on Tuesday for the first leg of a Champions League last 16 tie.

Solskjaer said afterwards: “I am glad he is in my team. He has contributed to so many chances, so many goals. He is a Manchester United player. He excites the crowd. He excites the manager. He excites his team-mates. And he is a great character around the place.